Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 16 · Proceedings in Bankruptcy
318A. Proceedings on certain bankruptcy applications
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The Court hearing a bankruptcy application must not make a bankruptcy order on the application if —
no licensed insolvency practitioner has consented to act as the trustee of the bankrupt’s estate; and
licensed insolvency practitioner
“licensed insolvency practitioner” and “licensee” mean the holder of a licence granted under section 51;
the Official Assignee has not consented to act as the trustee of the bankrupt’s estate.
Official Assignee
“Official Assignee” means the Official Assignee appointed under section 16(1) and includes a Deputy Official Assignee, a Senior Assistant Official Assignee and an Assistant Official Assignee;